The headmaster's announcement echoed through the common room, leaving a heavy silence in its wake.
Soon after, the house steward arrived, a solemn expression on his face, instructing all the students to head towards Lunar Hall. The students began to file out, their footsteps creating a soft murmur against the backdrop of whispers.
Azrael watched as each student passed by, bowing respectfully first to him, then to Caelum. Their fearful and hateful glances at Eirian were a painful reminder of the baseless accusations that had been cast upon him. Eirian stood there, his face a mask of resignation, refusing to meet anyone's eyes, even Azrael's.
